Pennsylvania & Ohio: Birth Injury Lawyers
In the tragic event that a child is born with a birth injury, it is natural to look for someone to hold responsible.
Although a legal action for medical malpractice cannot turn back time and prevent the birth injury from occurring, a medical malpractice action can provide needed financial resources to care for a special needs child.
Not Every Birth Injury Results in a Lawsuit
Some birth injuries occur naturally and are unavoidable. However, if your child's birth injury resulted from a medical error, then you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Medical error: It may be medical error if the doctors or nurses noticed signs of fetal distress during prenatal checkups or labor — but failed to take appropriate action. Birth injuries: Common birth injuries, that may result from medical error, include Erb's palsy, cerebral palsy, infant brain damage, hydrocephalus, and brachial plexus.
The Medical Malpractice Lawyers at Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC
The law firm of Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC is built to handle complex medical malpractice cases like birth injury lawsuits. We have investigators on staff who can interview witnesses, and our staff also includes a registered nurse with litigation experience — with whom you will probably meet during your first appointment.
Respect for Children With Disabilities and Aggressive Advocacy for Their Rights
Some of the lawyers in our office have first-hand experience raising children with special needs, and our law firm has advanced experience handling legal and medical issues of importance to children and families.
Our attorneys and staff bring a special respect and understanding to birth injury cases, and we work tirelessly to build a financial and life care plan on your child's behalf that leaves no future medical or educational need uncounted.
Our goal is to achieve a settlement or jury verdict that will allow you to care for your child and family without future financial worries.
Contact Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC
We do all our medical malpractice work on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no upfront fees, and you do not pay attorneys' fees unless and until you receive a settlement or a jury verdict.
Initial consultations are always free and always confidential. We will be able to evaluate your case and let you know the range of legal options you may have.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-457-2889 or send us an e-mail. Our main office is located in Canfield, Ohio, and we have branch offices in Niles, East Liverpool and Sharon, PA.
